Effects of Mulligan Mobilization in Comparison With Maitland Mobilization in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age19-44
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

About this trial

The temporomandibular joint dysfunction is the second most common musculoskeletal pain after back pain, causing jaw pain, restricted movement, and joint sounds. NPRS and millimeter ruler will be used for the assessment of patient. This study will compare the effects of Mulligan and Maitland mobilization, commonly used treatment, on pain and Temporomandibular joint mobility through a randomized controlled trial, involving 30 participants divided into two groups for treatment.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 19-44 years.

Both Genders (Male and Female).

Patients diagnosed with TMJ hypomobility using the Manual Functional Analysis questionnaire based on DC/TMD criteria.

Individuals with myofascial pain, scoring above 5 on the NRS and pain upon palpation of at least two of eight masticatory and neck muscles.

Disqualifiers

Hypermobility of TMJs.

Pregnancy.

History of rheumatic and inflammatory diseases.

A history of temporomandibular disorders treatment within last three months.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mulligan Mobilization
  • Maitland Mobilization

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups